The daily life of a concubine's daughter

Before curfew, the father and son hurried back home.

First he went to visit his beloved Shi Mingzhu, hinting to Zhou Shao to invite a royal physician for her, and then he went to visit Zheng.

Zheng would not cover up for Fu Nanjun. She leaned on the pillow and cried silently. She looked haggard, pale, and helpless. She had suffered all kinds of grievances, but she endured the humiliation for the sake of this family.

Nanny Jin choked up and told how Zheng had been holding on despite her illness, waiting for her daughter-in-law to come and take care of her, and how she had visited Fu Nanjun three times but had not even been able to meet him. Nanny Han had repeatedly made excuses and stopped her outside the gate of Handan Courtyard, not allowing her to see Fu Nanjun.

After Nanny Jin finished her talk, Zheng panted and scolded, "You old woman, you have a quick tongue! My daughter-in-law is just being irritated by my lack of consideration for her, so she's just throwing a tantrum. Maybe she's really ill? Can I force her to be the housekeeper? Our family has never treated our daughters-in-law so harshly.

Now that Mingwu's aunt has taken over the household expenses, and several nephews' wives are helping, I have nothing to worry about. Let's put this matter behind us, and at least get through this New Year without letting outsiders laugh at us."

Nanny Jin quickly slapped her lips and apologized, but she looked stubborn, saying that she did not lie and that Fu Nanjun deliberately gave up when her mother-in-law was in the most difficult time and needed help the most.

The Duke of Zhenguo softened his expression, "No wonder I felt the mansion was a little more chaotic than usual the moment I entered it. It's because you're sick. Madam, please get well soon. This family can't do without you."

Shi Mingwu knelt down on his knees, suppressed his anger and said: "Mother, you have worked hard. I am unfilial and failed to marry a good wife to serve you. I will definitely follow the example of the ancients and teach my wife by her pillow, teach her the rules of being a wife, and teach her what filial piety is.

As for what happened today, don't say she's not sick. Even if she is, she should get up and crawl to Tangdi Courtyard to ask about your health in person. Don't be angry, mother. If you want to blame someone, blame your son, or beat him a couple of times to vent your anger."

Zheng felt relieved. Her daughter-in-law was a bad-hearted person, but fortunately her son was filial and did not let his daughter-in-law teach him bad things. She quickly reached out to support her eldest son.

"Get up quickly, get up quickly! Although the floor heating is on, the ground is still a little cold. People in our family have fallen down one after another, and I can't stand anyone lying down anymore. Although you are a man, you should take care of your own body and don't make me worry about you.

After Nan Jun returned home, she is indeed not as docile as before. She probably had a divorce, and when she saw you kneeling and begging her to come back home, she felt that she had taken advantage of you.

Well, it's my fault. I should have gone to pick her up myself. I didn't expect Shi Yao to interrupt and come up with a bad idea, so she went to pick her up early and it wasn't my turn. As the elders, we didn't have a say in the matter with the in-laws, otherwise we wouldn't be in this situation today."

Shi Mingwu felt even more ashamed, and gritted his teeth and said, "Mother, please don't blame yourself. This has nothing to do with you. She wanted to divorce for no apparent reason, and it was just because she had a nightmare. Mother, wait a minute. I will give you an explanation on this matter!"

He thought to himself that not mentioning that Fu Nanjun was jealous of Zhuzhu was the last bit of dignity he left for Fu Nanjun in this family.

He has done his utmost to be kind and righteous. If Fu Nanjun doesn't know what's best for him and continues to make trouble, don't blame him for being ruthless!

After saying that, he turned around and left Tangdi Courtyard, heading straight for Handan Courtyard angrily.

"Mingwu! Mingwu!" Zheng pretended to stretch out her hand and shouted anxiously, "Come back! Don't be impulsive, don't quarrel with your wife for me!"

The Duke of Zhenguo held her hand and put it back into the quilt. His square face was as serious as ever, and he said, "Just let him go. Mingwu is right. Teach your wife by your bedside. As parents-in-law, we should never interfere in the upbringing of our daughter-in-law, let alone question the old tutor about this matter."

Don't think too much, just take good care of yourself. Minghui hasn't married yet, Mingzhu hasn't gotten engaged yet, Mingwei and his wife are lying down, and you have to take care of all this mess."

Zheng thought to herself that although she fell ill, the mansion was not in chaos, the eldest house lost its backbone. Her husband, who had been rigid all his life and had never been gentle to her, finally saw her hard work and let her enjoy a leisurely life at home.

Nanny Jin took out the pillow, and Zheng lay down. She gave her a look, indicating that she should inform her immediately if there was any movement in the Handan Courtyard.

She must hear the good news from there before she can sleep well tonight.

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Shi Mingwu strode forward with great strides.

The little boy holding the lantern ran and jumped, but he fell down because of the slippery snow and couldn't catch up with him.

The entire Duke's Mansion was brightly lit, as if celebrating the New Year in advance. However, when one arrived at the gate of Handan Courtyard, not only were the two big red lanterns at the gate not lit, but looking through the crack in the door, it was also pitch black inside.

He sneered and banged on the door.

A sleepy voice came from inside: "Who is it? Why are you knocking on the door so late at night?"

Shi Mingwu shouted, "My master hasn't come back yet, who allowed you to lock the door?"

The old woman was startled, but she did not unbolt the door immediately. Instead, she said in confusion, "Grandma went to bed early and said that Master would sleep in the study tonight, so there is no need to open the door for you."

Shi Mingwu was so angry that he laughed: "Without me, where would you get your grandma from? Hurry up and open the door, or I'll kick you in the heart!"

"Sir, please wait a moment. Sir, please wait a moment. I will open the door right away!" The old woman was frightened and quickly pulled the bolt.

Unexpectedly, when it was pulled out halfway, it was inserted back by the other hand.

Then, Nanny Han's respectful voice came from inside: "Master, calm down. You know that grandma has been feeling unwell these days. She finally fell asleep. Please let her have a good night's sleep and go to the study to sleep for the night. I am grateful to you."

Shi Mingwu clenched his back teeth, took two steps back, and whispered a few words to the little boy.

The little boy stared with his eyes wide open like a frightened rabbit. After hesitating for a moment, he ran towards the front yard.

Nanny Han pricked up her ears and listened, and when she heard the footsteps quickly receding, she shook her head.

I guess the prince was so angry that he lost all his dignity and ran to the outer study.

She sighed and went back to the wing to persuade Fu Nanjun: "Send them away. Grandma has offended the Madam and the Prince this morning and night. What will happen in the future? The two brothers have been quite frightened these days. Please consider them a little."

People outside thought that the male masters in the Duke's Mansion were all very self-disciplined, so don't they, the close servants, know the inside story?

It's just that he doesn't take concubines so as to appease the grandmothers and pamper the older daughter.

What if the prince is really angry and tired of the grandmother, and brings back a submissive fairy? How will the grandmother deal with it then?

Fu Nanjun turned his face inward, pretending not to hear what the nanny said.

She knows what is best to do.

But the resentment in his heart from past and present lives could not be dispelled, and he had no way to curry favor with Shi Mingwu.

What's more, with the threat of property confiscation and family extermination hanging over her head, she could only make a fuss.

The Shi family was in turmoil, and the men could no longer focus all their energy on promoting Shi Mingzhu to the position of queen.

Just as he was about to fall asleep, there was a sudden loud bang outside, and Fu Nanjun sat up in shock.